Elektra Beckum DH 315 - Manual (Page 10)

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DH 315
3 Please note: The cutter knife has an edge
on both sides. If the reverse side edge is still
sharp, it suffice to reverse the cutter knife.
A
Danger!
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Use only suitable cutter knives (see „tech-
nical specifications“) – unsuitable, incor-
rectly installed, dull or damaged cutter
knives can work loose or greatly increase
the risk of kickback respectively.
- Always make sure that both cutter knives
are replaced or reversed.
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Install cutter knives only using genuine
parts.
11. To set the knife projection exactly, press the
knife setting gauge onto the cutterblock as illus-
trated, then tighten the lock bar screws:
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To prevent distortions of the lock bar, start
with the screw in the centre, then tighten the
screws closer to the edge, step by step;
- Release knife setting gauge only after all
screws have been tightened.
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Danger!
- Do not extent tightening wrench.
- Do not tighten the screws by hitting on the
tool.
12. Remove all tools and setting gauges from the
machine!
13. Replace and fasten the cutterblock cover/dust
extraction adaptor respectively.
Carbon brush check and replacement
3 Worn carbon brushes are noticeable by
- stuttering running of the motor;
- Interference of radio and TV reception
when the motor is running;
- stalling of the motor.
To check or replace the carbon brushes:
1. Unplug power cable.
2. Unscrew the carbon brush cap on the motor
housing with a suitable screw driver.
The illustration shows the replacement of the
front carbon brush. The rear brush is located on
the opposite side.
3. Pull carbon brushes out and check. Each brush
must be at least 6 mm long.
4. Put intact carbon brushes back into the brush
holder. The two tongues on the sides of the
small metal plate must fit into the grooves of the
brush holder.
5. Screw the brush cap back on.
6. Check function of the machine.
Machine cleaning and lubrication
1. Unplug power cable.
2. Fold both infeed and outfeed table down.
3. Unscrew and remove the cutterblock cover.
4. Remove chips with a vacuum from:
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cutterblock rise and fall mechanism;
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cutterblock
- motor vent slots
5. Replace and fasten the cutterblock cover.
6. Apply a light coat of oil to the cutterblock rise
and fall mechanism (spindles).
7. Apply a light coat of wax to both infeed and out-
feed table.
Machine storage
A
Danger!
Store the machine so that
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it can not be started by unauthorized per-
sons, and that
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nobody can get hurt by the stored
machine.
A Caution! Do not store unprotected outdoors
or in damp environment.
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